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two-tiered test in Louisiana

51 Louisiana opinions name it 2 courts 1989–2025 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Louisiana courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (3)

CaseFollowedCited
Mart v. Hillgreen
la · 1987 · cited in 38 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1998–2018
2 sentences

2018Id. at 882 , citing Mart v. Hill , 505 So.2d 1120 , 1127 (La. 1987).

2018Mart v. Hill , 505 So.2d 1120 (La.1987).

838
Arceneaux v. Dominguegreen
la · 1978 · cited in 3 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009Mart v. Hill, 505 So.2d 1120, 1127 (La.1987) (quoting Arceneaux v. Domingue, 365 So.2d 1330, 1333 (La.1979)).

2009Mart v. Hill, 505 So.2d 1120, 1127 (La.1987) (quoting Arceneaux v. Domingue, 365 So.2d 1330, 1333 (La.1979)).

33
State v. Bellgreen
lactapp · 1989 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
1 sentence

1993See also State v. Bell, 543 So.2d 965 (La.App. 4th Cir.1989).

11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Louisiana. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (15)

CaseCitedYears
Bradford v. Citgo Petroleum Corp. green
lactapp · 2018
2 sentences

2019To reverse a trial court's factual findings, the appellate court must apply a two-tiered test when reviewing the facts and must find that (1) the record does not establish a reasonable factual basis for the finding of the trial court, and (2) "the record establishes that the finding of the trial court is clearly wrong (manifestly erroneous)." Bradford v. CITGO Petroleum Corp. , 17-296, p. 4 (La.App. 3 Cir. 1/10/18), 237 So.3d 648 , 658-59, writ denied , 18-272 (La. 5/11/18), 241 So.3d 314 .

2019To reverse a trial court's factual findings, the appellate court must apply a two-tiered test when reviewing the facts and must find that (1) the record does not establish a reasonable factual basis for the finding of the trial court, and (2) "the record establishes that the finding of the trial court is clearly wrong (manifestly erroneous)." Bradford v. CITGO Petroleum Corp. , 17-296, p. 4 (La.App. 3 Cir. 1/10/18), 237 So.3d 648 , 658-59, writ denied , 18-272 (La. 5/11/18), 241 So.3d 314 .

42019–2019
Arabie v. CITGO Petroleum Corp. green
la · 2012
2 sentences

2019However, "[i]f the trial court's findings are reasonable in light of the record reviewed in its entirety, the appellate court may not reverse." Arabie , 89 So.3d at 312 .

2019However, "[i]f the trial court's findings are reasonable in light of the record reviewed in its entirety, the appellate court may not reverse." Arabie , 89 So.3d at 312 .

42019–2019
State v. Crosby neutral
la · 2018
2 sentences

2019To reverse a trial court's factual findings, the appellate court must apply a two-tiered test when reviewing the facts and must find that (1) the record does not establish a reasonable factual basis for the finding of the trial court, and (2) "the record establishes that the finding of the trial court is clearly wrong (manifestly erroneous)." Bradford v. CITGO Petroleum Corp. , 17-296, p. 4 (La.App. 3 Cir. 1/10/18), 237 So.3d 648 , 658-59, writ denied , 18-272 (La. 5/11/18), 241 So.3d 314 .

2019To reverse a trial court's factual findings, the appellate court must apply a two-tiered test when reviewing the facts and must find that (1) the record does not establish a reasonable factual basis for the finding of the trial court, and (2) "the record establishes that the finding of the trial court is clearly wrong (manifestly erroneous)." Bradford v. CITGO Petroleum Corp. , 17-296, p. 4 (La.App. 3 Cir. 1/10/18), 237 So.3d 648 , 658-59, writ denied , 18-272 (La. 5/11/18), 241 So.3d 314 .

42019–2019
Strickland v. Washington green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

1994Under the two-tiered test of Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 , 80 L.Ed.2d 674 (1984), in order to substantiate a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel, a defendant must show that counsel's performance was deficient and the deficiency caused prejudice.

1994Under the two-tiered test of Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 , 80 L.Ed.2d 674 (1984), in order to substantiate a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel, a defendant must show that counsel's performance was deficient and the deficiency caused prejudice.

41989–1994
Stobart v. State Through DOTD green
la · 1993
2 sentences

2018Id. at 882 , citing Mart v. Hill , 505 So.2d 1120 , 1127 (La. 1987).

2000Stobart, 617 So.2d at 882 , citing Mart v. Hill, 505 So.2d 1120, 1127 (La.1987).

31998–2018
Richardson v. Richardson green
lactapp · 2009
2 sentences

2012Richardson v. Richardson, 09-609 (La.App. 3 Cir. 11/18/09) , 25 So.3d 203 , citing Mart v. Hill, 505 So.2d 1120 (La.1987).

2011Richardson v. Richardson, 09-609 (La.App. 3 Cir. 11/18/09) , 25 So.3d 203 .

32010–2012
Hughes v. McKenzie green
lactapp · 1989
2 sentences

1993Lewis, supra; Merritt, supra; Hughes, supra. The burden of proving that the parent's custody would be detrimental to the child lies with the nonparent.

1989Boyett v. Boyett, supra; Hughes v. McKenzie, supra; Lions v. Lions, 488 So.2d 445 (La.App. 3d Cir.1986).

21989–1993
Morrissey v. Brewer green
scotus · 1972
1 sentence

2025Id. at 484-85 .

12025–2025
Cole v. BROOKSHIRE GROCERY COMPANY green
la · 2009
1 sentence

2010First, we “must find from the record that a reasonable factual basis does not exist for the finding of the trial court,” and, secondly, we “must further determine that the record establishes that the finding is not clearly wrong (manifestly erroneous).” Cole v. Brookshire Grocery Co., 08-1093, p. 2 (La.App. 3 Cir. 3/4/09), 5 So.3d 1010, 1012 , writ denied, 09-728 (La.5/15/09), 8 So.3d 589 .

12010–2010
Cole v. Brookshire Grocery Co. green
lactapp · 2009
1 sentence

2010First, we “must find from the record that a reasonable factual basis does not exist for the finding of the trial court,” and, secondly, we “must further determine that the record establishes that the finding is not clearly wrong (manifestly erroneous).” Cole v. Brookshire Grocery Co., 08-1093, p. 2 (La.App. 3 Cir. 3/4/09), 5 So.3d 1010, 1012 , writ denied, 09-728 (La.5/15/09), 8 So.3d 589 .

12010–2010
Gay v. Morrison neutral
la · 1987
1 sentence

1999Mart v. Hill, 505 So.2d 1120 (La.), unit denied after remand, 515 So.2d 1108 (La.1987).

11999–1999
Lewis v. Taylor green
lactapp · 1989
1 sentence

1993Lewis, supra; Merritt, supra; Hughes, supra. The burden of proving that the parent's custody would be detrimental to the child lies with the nonparent.

11993–1993
Merritt v. Merritt green
lactapp · 1989
1 sentence

1993Lewis, supra; Merritt, supra; Hughes, supra. The burden of proving that the parent's custody would be detrimental to the child lies with the nonparent.

11993–1993
Boyett v. Boyett green
lactapp · 1984
1 sentence

1989Boyett v. Boyett, supra; Hughes v. McKenzie, supra; Lions v. Lions, 488 So.2d 445 (La.App. 3d Cir.1986).

11989–1989
Lions v. Lions green
lactapp · 1986
1 sentence

1989Boyett v. Boyett, supra; Hughes v. McKenzie, supra; Lions v. Lions, 488 So.2d 445 (La.App. 3d Cir.1986).

11989–1989

Statutes the citing opinions construe

LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 9:355.12 (4) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 9:355.13 (4) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 9 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

IN 887 (1985–2026) OH 115 (1990–2026) LA 51 (1989–2025) ID 46 (1975–2026) NY 36 (1976–2026) IL 33 (1981–2026) FL 16 (1982–2012) AL 13 (1984–2002) MN 12 (1986–2017) MI 11 (1978–2009) TX 10 (1986–2024) GA 10 (1993–2015) NC 9 (1983–2025) CA 9 (1975–2014) PA 8 (1973–2020) MT 8 (1990–2008) RI 8 (1990–2023) WI 7 (1992–2025) MD 5 (1981–2019) MS 5 (1993–2004) NJ 5 (1977–2022) CO 5 (1999–2019) UT 4 (1997–2007) OK 4 (1984–2009) AK 4 (1974–2021) WV 3 (1988–2021) CT 3 (1982–1996) OR 2 (1985–2013) HI 2 (2004–2010) NM 2 (1988–2006) MA 2 (1991–2018) AZ 2 (2015–2024) WA 2 (2004–2004)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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